The document discusses proposals for the Kathmandu-Hetauda Fast Track Highway in Nepal as an alternative to the existing roads. It would reduce the travel distance between Kathmandu and Hetauda from 224km to around 60km and travel time by 75%. Several feasibility studies have been conducted since the 1970s. Three potential alignment routes for the highway are described and Route 1 is estimated to cost $166.8 million. The project would save on transportation costs and fuel consumption. However, it faces challenges of high construction costs and requiring stable government support. In conclusion, the fast track highway is found to be financially feasible and would promote economic development.
Feasibility studies for construction of railwayNawid Qasemy
The document discusses the importance of feasibility studies for railway construction projects. It outlines the typical steps in a railway feasibility study, including presenting the geographical, social, and economic environment of the project, establishing development needs and capacity, analyzing impacts and risks, ensuring health and safety compliance with codes, and selecting the most appropriate route based on economy, efficiency and effectiveness. It stresses that feasibility studies are the most important part of the process, as they determine if the project is feasible and set the foundation for subsequent design and execution.
Nepal has two existing railway lines that are not currently functioning. The government aims to develop 4,000 km of new railway tracks in the next 20 years to connect with India and China. Railway development could benefit Nepal's economy but faces challenges due to the mountainous terrain and need for large investments. The government is working to enact new railway laws and policies to accelerate development efforts.
Rail transportation primarily moves raw materials and low-value manufactured goods over long distances. Rail can be classified into four categories based on shipment size: less than wagonload, wagonload, trainload, and intermodal. Developments in technologies like RO-LA systems have increased rail's use for intermodal shipping. The European Commission aims to shift 30% of highway cargo to rail and sea by 2030 and 50% by 2050 through infrastructure investments and policies. High-speed rail lines have reduced travel times between major cities in several countries.
The history of road development in Nepal began in the 1920s with the construction of the first motorable road in the Kathmandu valley. By the 1950s, Nepal only had 376 km of roads. Since then, the government has prioritized expanding road infrastructure with foreign assistance. Major milestones include linking Kathmandu to India in the 1950s, constructing the road to China in the 1960s, and initiating the east-west highway in the 1960s. Currently, Nepal has 18,828 km of roads including national highways, feeder roads, district roads, and urban roads. The agencies responsible for road development include the Department of Roads, Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads, and municipalities.
Nepal east west rail project-feasibility study draft report presentationBhim Upadhyaya
The document presents the findings of a feasibility study for proposed electrical railway lines between Mechi-Mahakali and Pokhara-Kathmandu in Nepal. Key highlights include:
- The total proposed railway network is 1,317 km long and includes 4 terminal stations, 9 junction stations, and 123 intermediate stations.
- There would be 56 tunnels totaling 154 km in length and 401 major bridges along the alignment.
- The report discusses the alignment, transportation demand forecasting, operational plans, maintenance requirements, cost estimates, and recommendations for implementing the railway project.
A feasibility study assesses whether a larger project is advisable by examining potential market demand, expected income, and societal contributions. It considers market factors, technological requirements, resource needs, cultural impacts, legal authorization, implementation schedule, and economic costs and benefits to determine if the project is operationally and financially viable. The feasibility study provides an outline of system requirements, resource needs, and contingency plans to evaluate if a proposed project is possible and worthwhile.
This document provides a lesson plan about renewable and non-renewable resources. It defines key terms like natural resources, renewable resources, and non-renewable resources. The lesson asks students to sort objects made from natural resources into categories based on what they are made of and whether they are renewable or non-renewable. Following the activity, students should understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources and why some resources are considered non-renewable.
The document discusses proposals for the Kathmandu-Hetauda Fast Track Highway in Nepal as an alternative to the existing roads. It would reduce the travel distance between Kathmandu and Hetauda from 224km to around 60km and travel time by 75%. Several feasibility studies have been conducted since the 1970s. Three potential alignment routes for the highway are described and Route 1 is estimated to cost $166.8 million. The project would save on transportation costs and fuel consumption. However, it faces challenges of high construction costs and requiring stable government support. In conclusion, the fast track highway is found to be financially feasible and would promote economic development.
Feasibility studies for construction of railwayNawid Qasemy
The document discusses the importance of feasibility studies for railway construction projects. It outlines the typical steps in a railway feasibility study, including presenting the geographical, social, and economic environment of the project, establishing development needs and capacity, analyzing impacts and risks, ensuring health and safety compliance with codes, and selecting the most appropriate route based on economy, efficiency and effectiveness. It stresses that feasibility studies are the most important part of the process, as they determine if the project is feasible and set the foundation for subsequent design and execution.
Nepal has two existing railway lines that are not currently functioning. The government aims to develop 4,000 km of new railway tracks in the next 20 years to connect with India and China. Railway development could benefit Nepal's economy but faces challenges due to the mountainous terrain and need for large investments. The government is working to enact new railway laws and policies to accelerate development efforts.
Rail transportation primarily moves raw materials and low-value manufactured goods over long distances. Rail can be classified into four categories based on shipment size: less than wagonload, wagonload, trainload, and intermodal. Developments in technologies like RO-LA systems have increased rail's use for intermodal shipping. The European Commission aims to shift 30% of highway cargo to rail and sea by 2030 and 50% by 2050 through infrastructure investments and policies. High-speed rail lines have reduced travel times between major cities in several countries.
The history of road development in Nepal began in the 1920s with the construction of the first motorable road in the Kathmandu valley. By the 1950s, Nepal only had 376 km of roads. Since then, the government has prioritized expanding road infrastructure with foreign assistance. Major milestones include linking Kathmandu to India in the 1950s, constructing the road to China in the 1960s, and initiating the east-west highway in the 1960s. Currently, Nepal has 18,828 km of roads including national highways, feeder roads, district roads, and urban roads. The agencies responsible for road development include the Department of Roads, Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads, and municipalities.
Nepal east west rail project-feasibility study draft report presentationBhim Upadhyaya
The document presents the findings of a feasibility study for proposed electrical railway lines between Mechi-Mahakali and Pokhara-Kathmandu in Nepal. Key highlights include:
- The total proposed railway network is 1,317 km long and includes 4 terminal stations, 9 junction stations, and 123 intermediate stations.
- There would be 56 tunnels totaling 154 km in length and 401 major bridges along the alignment.
- The report discusses the alignment, transportation demand forecasting, operational plans, maintenance requirements, cost estimates, and recommendations for implementing the railway project.
A feasibility study assesses whether a larger project is advisable by examining potential market demand, expected income, and societal contributions. It considers market factors, technological requirements, resource needs, cultural impacts, legal authorization, implementation schedule, and economic costs and benefits to determine if the project is operationally and financially viable. The feasibility study provides an outline of system requirements, resource needs, and contingency plans to evaluate if a proposed project is possible and worthwhile.
This document provides a lesson plan about renewable and non-renewable resources. It defines key terms like natural resources, renewable resources, and non-renewable resources. The lesson asks students to sort objects made from natural resources into categories based on what they are made of and whether they are renewable or non-renewable. Following the activity, students should understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources and why some resources are considered non-renewable.
Roadside surveys provide important baseline data for identifying road safety problems and measuring the effectiveness of countermeasures. They include transport surveys to understand how the transportation system functions and meets demand. Supply and demand surveys examine both the infrastructure and how transportation is used. Operator, driver, passenger and household surveys provide insight into issues like vehicle productivity, travel patterns, and the socioeconomic impacts of accidents. Traffic counts are also important to understand traffic volumes, vehicle types, and speeds in different areas. Together, these surveys pinpoint safety risks and help develop appropriate solutions.
This document provides guidelines for track alignment design parameters for railway applications with track gauges of 1435 mm and wider. It establishes normal and exceptional limits for parameters such as radius of horizontal curves, cant, cant deficiency, cant excess, rate of change of cant, length of transition curves, and radius of vertical curves. The guidelines are intended to promote safe and comfortable train operation by specifying limits for track geometry.
REPUBLICA
KATHMANDU, March 8: The government has completed final preparation to establish the Department of Railway (DoR) with the vision of developing 4000 km railway line across the country within 20 years.
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW), which will oversee the DoR upon its formation, recently finalized the Organization and Management (O&M) survey and sent it to the Ministry of General Administration (MoGA) to forward it to the cabinet for approval.
The government decided to form the DoR to speed up the process of constructing different railway project across the country.
Ram Kumar Lamsal, who was involved in preparing O&M survey, said the DoR would have a total of 35 staffers, including three joint-secretaries, seven under-secretaries, 12 section officers and 13 non-gazetted officers. Annual budget for the department has been estimated at Rs 7.5 million.
"The Department of Railway will be formally established once the cabinet approves the O&M survey," said Lamsal, who is heading the Railway Project that is overseeing railway related works under stop-gap basis.
The Ministry of Finance has already given its consent to form the department. Upon formation, the department will oversee construction and management of railway, metro rail, ropeways and cable car lines in the country.
Lamsal, who is also a joint-secretary at MoPPW, said the department has set a vision of increasing railway line to 4,000 km, including the East-West Railway, Kathmandu-Pokhara Railway, Kathmandu-Tibet Railway and railway lines that connect major bordering towns of India and Nepal, within 20 years.
"We have also set a target of building 150 km metro line in the Kathmandu Valley, extend existing ropeway to 1,500 km and establish at least 60 cable car lines within the period," Lamsal told Republica on Monday.
The to-be-formed department will also complete the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Janakpur-Bardibas railway line and bring the Nepal Railways Company under the purview of the MoPPW. Existing acts specify the Ministry of Labor and Transport Management as the authority to oversee works related to railway.
Nepaleast westrailproject-feasibilitystudydraftreportpresentation-12010800153...Durga Rai
The document presents the findings of a feasibility study for proposed electrical railway lines between Mechi-Mahakali and Pokhara-Kathmandu in Nepal. It summarizes the objectives of the study, proposed alignments, key features of each section including length, bridges, tunnels, and stations. Major rivers crossed by the alignments include Karnali, Rapti, Narayani, Bagmati, and Trishuli. The study assessed engineering design, transportation demand, costs, environmental and socioeconomic impacts, and financial viability to determine technical and economic feasibility of the projects.
Presentationrailways 120309144032-phpapp02Durga Rai
REPUBLICA
KATHMANDU, March 8: The government has completed final preparation to establish the Department of Railway (DoR) with the vision of developing 4000 km railway line across the country within 20 years.
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW), which will oversee the DoR upon its formation, recently finalized the Organization and Management (O&M) survey and sent it to the Ministry of General Administration (MoGA) to forward it to the cabinet for approval.
The government decided to form the DoR to speed up the process of constructing different railway project across the country.
Ram Kumar Lamsal, who was involved in preparing O&M survey, said the DoR would have a total of 35 staffers, including three joint-secretaries, seven under-secretaries, 12 section officers and 13 non-gazetted officers. Annual budget for the department has been estimated at Rs 7.5 million.
"The Department of Railway will be formally established once the cabinet approves the O&M survey," said Lamsal, who is heading the Railway Project that is overseeing railway related works under stop-gap basis.
The Ministry of Finance has already given its consent to form the department. Upon formation, the department will oversee construction and management of railway, metro rail, ropeways and cable car lines in the country.
Lamsal, who is also a joint-secretary at MoPPW, said the department has set a vision of increasing railway line to 4,000 km, including the East-West Railway, Kathmandu-Pokhara Railway, Kathmandu-Tibet Railway and railway lines that connect major bordering towns of India and Nepal, within 20 years.
"We have also set a target of building 150 km metro line in the Kathmandu Valley, extend existing ropeway to 1,500 km and establish at least 60 cable car lines within the period," Lamsal told Republica on Monday.
The to-be-formed department will also complete the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Janakpur-Bardibas railway line and bring the Nepal Railways Company under the purview of the MoPPW. Existing acts specify the Ministry of Labor and Transport Management as the authority to oversee works related to railway.
Feasibility study of_metro_transport_case_study_maduraiDurga Rai
This document presents a feasibility study for a proposed metro rail network in Madurai, India. It begins with an introduction to feasibility studies and their importance in project development. It then proposes a methodology for conducting feasibility studies for rail projects that considers social, environmental, and economic factors.
The document applies this methodology to evaluate the feasibility of a metro system in Madurai. It analyzes the city's traffic scenario, identifies potential station locations, and forecasts population growth and demand. It also discusses technical considerations and evaluates costs, benefits, financial viability, and social and environmental impacts. Traffic surveys were conducted at key intersections to analyze existing conditions. The study aims to determine if a metro rail system would be a viable and beneficial transportation
Roadside surveys provide important baseline data for identifying road safety problems and measuring the effectiveness of countermeasures. They include transport surveys to understand how the transportation system functions and meets demand. Supply and demand surveys examine both the infrastructure and how transportation is used. Operator, driver, passenger and household surveys provide insight into issues like vehicle productivity, travel patterns, and the socioeconomic impacts of accidents. Traffic counts are also important to understand traffic volumes, vehicle types, and speeds in different areas. Together, these surveys pinpoint safety risks and help develop appropriate solutions.
This document provides guidelines for track alignment design parameters for railway applications with track gauges of 1435 mm and wider. It establishes normal and exceptional limits for parameters such as radius of horizontal curves, cant, cant deficiency, cant excess, rate of change of cant, length of transition curves, and radius of vertical curves. The guidelines are intended to promote safe and comfortable train operation by specifying limits for track geometry.
REPUBLICA
KATHMANDU, March 8: The government has completed final preparation to establish the Department of Railway (DoR) with the vision of developing 4000 km railway line across the country within 20 years.
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW), which will oversee the DoR upon its formation, recently finalized the Organization and Management (O&M) survey and sent it to the Ministry of General Administration (MoGA) to forward it to the cabinet for approval.
The government decided to form the DoR to speed up the process of constructing different railway project across the country.
Ram Kumar Lamsal, who was involved in preparing O&M survey, said the DoR would have a total of 35 staffers, including three joint-secretaries, seven under-secretaries, 12 section officers and 13 non-gazetted officers. Annual budget for the department has been estimated at Rs 7.5 million.
"The Department of Railway will be formally established once the cabinet approves the O&M survey," said Lamsal, who is heading the Railway Project that is overseeing railway related works under stop-gap basis.
The Ministry of Finance has already given its consent to form the department. Upon formation, the department will oversee construction and management of railway, metro rail, ropeways and cable car lines in the country.
Lamsal, who is also a joint-secretary at MoPPW, said the department has set a vision of increasing railway line to 4,000 km, including the East-West Railway, Kathmandu-Pokhara Railway, Kathmandu-Tibet Railway and railway lines that connect major bordering towns of India and Nepal, within 20 years.
"We have also set a target of building 150 km metro line in the Kathmandu Valley, extend existing ropeway to 1,500 km and establish at least 60 cable car lines within the period," Lamsal told Republica on Monday.
The to-be-formed department will also complete the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Janakpur-Bardibas railway line and bring the Nepal Railways Company under the purview of the MoPPW. Existing acts specify the Ministry of Labor and Transport Management as the authority to oversee works related to railway.
Nepaleast westrailproject-feasibilitystudydraftreportpresentation-12010800153...Durga Rai
The document presents the findings of a feasibility study for proposed electrical railway lines between Mechi-Mahakali and Pokhara-Kathmandu in Nepal. It summarizes the objectives of the study, proposed alignments, key features of each section including length, bridges, tunnels, and stations. Major rivers crossed by the alignments include Karnali, Rapti, Narayani, Bagmati, and Trishuli. The study assessed engineering design, transportation demand, costs, environmental and socioeconomic impacts, and financial viability to determine technical and economic feasibility of the projects.
Presentationrailways 120309144032-phpapp02Durga Rai
REPUBLICA
KATHMANDU, March 8: The government has completed final preparation to establish the Department of Railway (DoR) with the vision of developing 4000 km railway line across the country within 20 years.
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW), which will oversee the DoR upon its formation, recently finalized the Organization and Management (O&M) survey and sent it to the Ministry of General Administration (MoGA) to forward it to the cabinet for approval.
The government decided to form the DoR to speed up the process of constructing different railway project across the country.
Ram Kumar Lamsal, who was involved in preparing O&M survey, said the DoR would have a total of 35 staffers, including three joint-secretaries, seven under-secretaries, 12 section officers and 13 non-gazetted officers. Annual budget for the department has been estimated at Rs 7.5 million.
"The Department of Railway will be formally established once the cabinet approves the O&M survey," said Lamsal, who is heading the Railway Project that is overseeing railway related works under stop-gap basis.
The Ministry of Finance has already given its consent to form the department. Upon formation, the department will oversee construction and management of railway, metro rail, ropeways and cable car lines in the country.
Lamsal, who is also a joint-secretary at MoPPW, said the department has set a vision of increasing railway line to 4,000 km, including the East-West Railway, Kathmandu-Pokhara Railway, Kathmandu-Tibet Railway and railway lines that connect major bordering towns of India and Nepal, within 20 years.
"We have also set a target of building 150 km metro line in the Kathmandu Valley, extend existing ropeway to 1,500 km and establish at least 60 cable car lines within the period," Lamsal told Republica on Monday.
The to-be-formed department will also complete the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Janakpur-Bardibas railway line and bring the Nepal Railways Company under the purview of the MoPPW. Existing acts specify the Ministry of Labor and Transport Management as the authority to oversee works related to railway.
Feasibility study of_metro_transport_case_study_maduraiDurga Rai
This document presents a feasibility study for a proposed metro rail network in Madurai, India. It begins with an introduction to feasibility studies and their importance in project development. It then proposes a methodology for conducting feasibility studies for rail projects that considers social, environmental, and economic factors.
The document applies this methodology to evaluate the feasibility of a metro system in Madurai. It analyzes the city's traffic scenario, identifies potential station locations, and forecasts population growth and demand. It also discusses technical considerations and evaluates costs, benefits, financial viability, and social and environmental impacts. Traffic surveys were conducted at key intersections to analyze existing conditions. The study aims to determine if a metro rail system would be a viable and beneficial transportation